Tour historic Congregation Rodeph Shalom and Museum of Jewish Art

The synagogue was rebuilt in 1928 and was designed in the Art Deco style by architectural firm Simon & Simon. The interior of the sanctuary reflects the Byzantine Revival style. The interior stenciling, mosaics and stained glass are the work of D’Ascenzo Studio, one of the most influential architectural decoration firms at that time. This is their most complete surviving interior. 

The foyer of the sanctuary houses the Obermayer collection of ritual objects. 

Congregation Rodeph Shalom houses the gallery of the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art (PMJA), founded in 1975 and featuring a permanent collection of important works by prominent artists, William Anastasia, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Joan Snyder, Boaz Vaadia and Shelley Spector.  In addition, the PMJA has a special exhibition Democracy: United We Stand, an open call in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country.  The show brings together, diverse perspectives, reflecting on the central role of active citizen participation in sustaining democracy. 

Event limit: 15 FitC members

Event cost: Free

Accessibility:  The synagogue is completely accessible.

Parking/Transportation:  There is free parking behind the building, accessible from Green Street off of North Broad Street.  The synagogue is about a 2 minute walk from the Broad-Spring Garden stop on the Broad Street Subway.

For questions on the visit or to let us know if your plans change and you need to cancel, please contact FitC organizer Amy Goldman at amy.sue.goldman219@gmail.com . 

Thanks to FitC member Amy Goldman for organizing this event!